Sochaux – Montpellier

Sochaux host Montpellier in what promises to be a tight contest between the sixth‑placed side on nine points and the third‑placed outfit with eleven. Sochaux have secured two wins and three draws from six games, scoring three and conceding four, while Montpellier have been slightly more prolific, netting five and also letting in four. The gap in the table is narrow, and both teams will be eager to improve their positions as the season progresses. Historically the two clubs have often produced close encounters, and the current form suggests another competitive showdown.